Scott Zolak named New England Patriots radio color analyst for 98.5 The Sports Hub

Mark M. MurrayFormer New England Patriots quarterback Scott Zolak warms up before a 1998 game against the San Francisco 49ers.

BOSTON (AP) — Former New England Patriots quarterback and Boston area sportscaster Scott Zolak has been named color analyst for team radio broadcasts.

Zolak, who previously served as sideline reporter for broadcasts, joins longtime play-by-play announcer Gil Santos in the booth. Zolak replaces another former Patriots player, Gino Cappelletti, who retired last month.

Mike Thomas, vice president of programming for flagship radio station WBZ-FM, says Zolak's "vast knowledge of football and his long relationship with the team make him the obvious choice for this position."

Zolak says takes "great pride and gratitude" in the job.

Zolak played eight of his nine NFL seasons with the Patriots and one year with the Miami Dolphins.